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Elephant Trail

Name: Elephant Trail
Address: 35, 5th Mile Post, Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka, 70190, 35, 5th Mile Post, Sabaragamuwa, 70190, Sri Lanka
Rating: 7.4

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7.4

/10

Pleasant

40 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Manotharan

10.0

/ 10

Great staff and they were very helpful. The hotel is located near the national park which was very convenient.

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35, 5th Mile Post, Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka, 70190

Main Facilities

Swimming Pool

Restaurant

24-Hour Front Desk

Parking

WiFi

Elevator

Elephant Trail is a hotel is located at Ratnapura. 24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.

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35, 5th Mile Post, Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka, 70190

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General
In Udawalawa

Location
With a stay at Elephant Trail in Udawalawa, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Udawalawe National Park and 14 minutes by foot from Udawalawe Reservoir. This hotel is 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb and 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Waulpane Cave.

Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Udawalawe National Park - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Udawalawe Reservoir - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb - 14.8 km / 9.2 mi
Waulpane Cave - 23.2 km / 14.4 mi
Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium - 26.9 km / 16.7 mi
Madunagala Hot Spring - 33.8 km / 21 mi
Madunagala Hot Springs - 33.8 km / 21 mi
Lunugamvehera National Park - 33.9 km / 21.1 mi
Ridiyagama Safari Park - 34.9 km / 21.7 mi
Ramba Raja Maha Viharaya - 40.1 km / 24.9 mi
Maduwanwela Walawwa - 42.5 km / 26.4 mi
Birds Park - 45.5 km / 28.3 mi
Dry Zone Botanical Garden - 46.3 km / 28.8 mi
Ereporu Ganga Waterfalls - 48.6 km / 30.2 mi

The preferred airport for Elephant Trail is Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 263.2 km / 163.5 mi

Facilities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).

Business Facilities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free valet parking is available onsite.

Dining
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Rooms
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 14 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

All facilities in Elephant Trail

Swimming Pool

Fitness Center

Lobby

Exterior

Bedroom

Kids and Pets

Babysitting with surcharge
Children facilities

Things to Do

TV lounge
Outdoor pool
Picnic area
Garden
Library
Barbecue
Pool sun loungers

Food and Drinks

Poolside bar
Continental breakfast
Breakfast

Transportation

Area shuttle with surcharge
Valet parking
Bicycle rental

Connectivity

Free WiFi

General

Parking
Terrace

Public Facilities

Safety deposit box
Coffee shop
Elevator

Hotel Services

Newspaper in lobby
Luggage storage
24-hour Receptionist
Concierge

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Elephant Trail

General Check-in Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

, Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Pets

Service Animals Not Allowed

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General Information

Popular Facilities	Swimming Pool, Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi, Elevator
Check-In / Check-Out Time	From 13:00 - to 10:00
Breakfast Availability	Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at Elephant Trail	14
Number of floors in Elephant Trail	2
Another facilities in Elephant Trail	Babysitting with surcharge, Children facilities, TV lounge, Outdoor pool, Picnic area

Frequently asked questions about Elephant Trail

What are available facilities at Elephant Trail?

There are top facilites at Elephant Trail such as Swimming Pool, Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi, Elevator. (some may require extra charges)

What is normal check-in & check-out time at Elephant Trail?

The standard check-in time at Elephant Trail is starting from From 13:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:00

Does Elephant Trail provide breakfast?

Yes, Elephant Trail provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.

What is the star rating of Elephant Trail?

Elephant Trail has a 3.5-star rating.

How many floors does Elephant Trail have?

Elephant Trail has 2.

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Overall Ratings & Reviews Elephant Trail

Other sources (40)

7.4

Pleasant

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Cleanliness

7.6

Room Comfort

7.2

Service and Facilites

7.8

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Manotharan

Leisure Family

10.0

/10

Reviewed 136 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great staff and they were very helpful. The hotel is located near the national park which was very convenient.

Robert

with Partner

8.0

/10

Reviewed 354 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The hotel was good value for money, and was extremely close to the park which was great (and meant not such an early morning) however we struggled to sleep because of a dripping overflow and loud noise from the fridge throughout the night.

Verified traveler

Leisure with Partner

6.0

/10

Reviewed 396 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Little bit older and shabby but close to the national park. Ok overall

Verified traveler

with Friends

8.0

/10

Reviewed 410 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The hotel was no frills and the WiFi only worked in a corner of the bathroom. The bed was very bouncy but other than that the pool and staff were wonderful. It is not a luxury hotel but good if you are visiting the area for a night to do a safari.

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Leisure with Friends

8.0

/10

Reviewed 412 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Good location if you looking to go to the national park which is few minutes away. Dinner was very good here. Room was nice but could use a screen door perhaps to keep some of the bugs out. The Wifi was down while we were there but we didn't need it much as one of us had a local sim card.

Verified traveler

6.0

/10

Reviewed 423 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Fantastic location for the national park which is why we stayed here. Food & astmosphere leave a lot to be desired but the room was clean and had what we needed.

Scott

6.0

/10

Reviewed 442 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The Elephant Trail is perfectly located for entry to the Udawalawa National Park. We arrived after travelling from Nuwara Eliya and were pleased with the appearance of the hotel, however the front desk staff speak limited English. Helpfully, one of the staff carried our bags for us which was a nice touch and we were able to sign up for the safari experience (which is owned by the same company as the hotel). Our room was okay with basic essentials like a shower, bed and TV plus a balcony. However, the sink in the bathroom had a lot of dirt in the plug hole and on the second day dirty water came up the hole after I had just finished shaving. Also, the shower pressure was awful and the temperature switched back and forth from cold to scorching in a matter of seconds. Furthermore, the lack of WiFi in room did get annoying but I realise this is a first world problem and the environment we were in is stunning. On site, there is a restaurant (do not go next door as we found flies in our onion soup) and they offer a decent enough menu for Sri Lanka with a good variety of drinks. Our food was average and reasonable but the fact that you have to pay by cash does leave a bit of a sour taste as it means you need to be carrying a lot of rupees if staying for a while. All in all, it was an average hotel in a beautiful setting which could do with some upgrades: WiFi in room, decent showers, sinks being fixed, better food and the option of card payments.

Verified traveler

6.0

/10

Reviewed 444 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Well located for safari, but only 1 night as the hotel is only adequate.

Alex

6.0

/10

Reviewed 445 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Hotel is basic with all amenities required but is in excellent location very close to national park. Hotel itself is tired and shower mouldy but room otherwise fine. Breakfast and food ok. The staff were helpful and organised a fantastic safari for us with Niluka safaris and recommended restaurants etc and were helpful in booking taxis.

Merryn

4.0

/10

Reviewed 446 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We organised our safari through the hotel when we arrived - we paid for 'package 3' and were told we would have a morning and evening safari. When we got back from our morning safari we were told we would have to pay the whole £40 again plus the £30 entrance fee. The staff at first refused to accept that they had explained to us we would have both drives and then shrugged - it was a really poor experience and the staff were very rude. We couldn't have been more disappointed with the service and the failure of the staff to accept they were in the wrong and had lied to us about what we paid for.. couldn't recommend less.

Verified traveler

2.0

/10

Reviewed 446 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The hotel is well located, however is very dirty throughout. The pool is merky and i dare not venture in to it, the rooms are run down and not maintained. The bedding was dirty, with the shower not cleaned for some time, the bins within the room had not been emptied and the sheets unchanged from previous guests. I would advise against as overall experience.

Jess

8.0

/10

Reviewed 457 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We stayed in one of the deluxe rooms for one night to be close for our safari. The bedroom was clean and big, as was the bathroom - fantastic shower (one of the best we have had whilst in Sri Lanka!). The staff were very accommodating, they made us a “take away” breakfast as our safari jeep picked us up at 5:30.

sharon

6.0

/10

Reviewed 459 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This hotel was ok. Overpriced for the state of the rooms which were in quite poor condition. It seriously needs to be painted and cleaned up a bit. The Staff were very helpful and fixed our toilet that wouldn’t flush quite quickly during the night. Some of the staff at reception however had difficulty understanding basic English.

nazarulla

8.0

/10

Reviewed 500 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Spacious room with very high ceiling. Close to Udawalawe national park which is convenient for safari. That makes the property away from everything else. Have to dine at the hotel restaurant but luckily the food was good and reasonably priced. No wifi in room and very limited in lobby, guess comes with the remote location. Some room service/restaurant staff speaks very minimal english which makes communication rather difficult

Verified traveler

4.0

/10

Reviewed 500 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Compare to alternatives, Elephant trail was a lovely looking place with good rooms. However, it let's itself down on - Music playing constantly 08:00 in restaurant area. Plus music is poor quality pop, heard Celine Dion multiple times - When sitting out to read at back of hotel veranda, strong petrol fumes - staff poor English and not helpful on advising safari. Felt being ripped off

anand

2.0

/10

Reviewed 511 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The hotel has no idea what service means.we requested for simple veg dhal curry and white rice four hours before dinner and they flatly refused. With great difficulty one of kitchen chef gave us food after lots of delay. Same story in morning time.we were so fed up we checked out after 1 day though we booked and paid for 2 days. This experience was just opposite to our excellent stay at midky hotel,nuwara.

Wendy

8.0

/10

Reviewed 517 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Used the hotel as a base for a safari into Udawalewe National Park.

Verified traveler

with Partner

4.0

/10

Reviewed 558 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

A brand new hotel, close to Udawalawe park. The "deluxe" room lacked anything deluxe, include a lack of hot water, the "view" from the balcony was of a solid wall that housed the kitchen and the "wifi" was non-existent. For the money charged, stay somewhere else.

Michal

with Partner

10.0

/10

Reviewed 355 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Vrelo odporucam. Prijemny hotel, skvele jedlo. Super cena za ubytovanie.

Linnea

with Friends

4.0

/10

Reviewed 407 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

De började med att vi blev förflyttade till ett av deras andra hotell pga att rummen var ”out of order”. De nya hotellet var inte samma standard men vi skulle bli kompenserade med mat. Dock var denna maten på ett ytterligare hotell som vi skulle köras till. Inte nog med det så var som sagt rummet inte så bra. När vi skulle duscha fanns de bara skållhett vatten, vi bad om hjälp men de kunde ej fixa. De sa då att en rörmokare skulle komma om en kvart men efter över en timme fick vi ge upp eftersom vi snart skulle på middag. Men efter de ”fixat” fanns de nu inget vatten i handfatet häller. När vi skulle cheka ut bad vi om någon slags kompensation eftersom vi inte kunnat använda vårat badrum ordentligt och för att allt bara blivit omständigt och inte så trevligt. Dock sa de att maten var nog med kompensation och vi fick gå därifrån efter att ha haft en besvikelse och inte alls värd pengarna upplevelse. Mycket tråkigt.

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